Cost of Living Calculator - Bismarck, North Dakota vs Scranton, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 16.4% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $41,799 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Scranton
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs Scranton, PA
Compared to Bismarck, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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